Why plant a tree?

• Air  - Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen back into the air – we need trees to breathe! They also help to reduce noise pollution, and filter pollutants out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark.
• Water -  trees intercept rainfall, store water, and slow surface water. This helps to prevent flooding and pollutants from reaching rivers and the sea.
• Climate – your trees will help to tackle the effects of climate change 
• Economy –  trees provide timber for building, wood fuel and fruits. All of these provide sustainable business opportunities.
• Wellbeing -  trees shield us from cancer-causing ultra-violet rays and provide natural shade in our towns and villages. Access to woodland and trees in urban green spaces has also been shown to greatly improve mental and physical health.
• Wildlife - Trees provide food, homes and shelter for birds, mammals and insects in all our local greenspaces. These include parks, verges, playgrounds, hedgerows and paths.
• People and Place – supporting communities to create wooded landscapes. Helping them to meet local needs and aspirations.
• Education – providing training and knowledge sharing to support adults and children. Helping them to learn how to grow, plant and maintain trees in our schools and communities
• Agriculture - Trees can help repair the soil when planted on contaminated ground. They can help improve soil condition on agricultural fields.  They also provide a shelter, shade and beneficial feed for livestock, as well as being an alternative crop.
• Future Heritage - Trees provide memorable landscape features which add to our sense of place.  Future generations will benefit in many ways from the trees that you plant.

Find out more about how trees can benefit you:

Benefits for the Economy and Production

Benefits for People and Places